Defense Security Cooperation Agency US possible sale approval

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NATO Support and Procurement Agency – Stinger Service Life Extension Program Components, Parts, and Services

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-97

WASHINGTON, December 18, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency of Stinger Service Life Extension Program Components, Parts, and Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $136.1 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) manages the Stinger Service Life Extension Program on behalf of Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, and has requested to buy additional booster pellets; flight motors; gas generator cartridges; Stinger warheads sections; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services; technical documentation; and other related elements of logistics and program support that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales case, valued at $50.7 million, included the following non-MDE items: booster pellets; flight motors; gas generators; Stinger warheads sections; and U.S. Government and contractor engineering and technical services. The estimated total cost is $136.1 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of NATO Allies for political stability and economic progress.

The proposed sale will improve NATO Allies' capability to meet current and future threats and enhance interoperability with U.S. and other allied forces. This proposed sale will contribute to U.S. and NATO defense goals by increasing readiness and enhancing the air defense capabilities of NATO Allies. Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into their armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4364192/nato-support-and-procurement-agency-stinger-service-life-extension-program-comp
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

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Citaat van: Lynxian op 18/12/2025 | 09:52 uurZo, iemand heeft zijn boodschappenlijstje afgeleverd bij Uncle Sam!

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Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – Tactical Mission Network Software, Equipment, and Services

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-56

WASHINGTON, December 17, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of Tactical Mission Network Software, Equipment, and Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.01 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

TECRO has requested to buy a Tactical Mission Network (TMN). The following non-MDE items will be included: unmanned aerial systems; government and commercial off-the-shelf software; communications equipment; tool kits; test equipment; support equipment; technical documentation; training; spare parts; maintenance; telecommunication hosted/managed services; system security services and engineering support; analysis services; fusion services; safety and range support; cloud engineering support and services; U.S. Government and contractor technical support; engineering and logistics support services; warranty services; Systems Integration and Checkout (SICO); field office support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $1.01 billion.

This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4363006/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-in-the-united-states-tactica

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – AH-1W Helicopter Spare and Repair Parts

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-93

WASHINGTON, December 17, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of AH-1W Helicopter Spare and Repair Parts and related equipment for an estimated cost of $96 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

TECRO has requested to buy AH-1W helicopter unclassified spare and repair parts; U.S. Government technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $96 million.

The proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4363047/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-in-the-united-states-ah-1w-h

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-108

WASHINGTON, December 17, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of M107A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.03 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

TECRO has requested to buy sixty (60) M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH); sixty (60) M992A3 Carrier Ammunition Tracked (CAT) Vehicles; thirteen (13) M88A2 Recovery Vehicles (RV); four thousand and eighty (4,080) Precision Guidance Kits (PGK); and forty-two (42) International Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (IFATDS). The following non-MDE items will also be included: M2A1 Machine Guns; M2A1 Spare barrels; Vehicle Internal Communication Systems training; Simple Key Loaders (SKLs); Defense Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver (DAGR); M795 High Explosive 155mm projectiles; primers; fuzes; propellant charges; technical assistance; accessories; technical data; spare parts; new equipment training; contractor and United States Government services; tool kits; technical manuals; training devices; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $4.03 billion.

This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4363063/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-in-the-united-states-m109a7

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 26-01

WASHINGTON, December 17, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.05 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

TECRO has requested to buy eighty-two (82) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS); four hundred twenty (420) M57 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS); seven hundred fifty-six (756) M31A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Unitary pods (GMLRS-U); four hundred forty-seven (447) M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternative Warhead pods (GMLRS-AW); thirty-nine (39) M1152A1 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV); forty-five (45) International Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (IFATDS). The following non-MDE items will also be included: M28A2 Low Cost Reduced Range Practice Rocket pods (LCRRPR); M249 machine gun; 5.56mm; M2A1 machine gun .50 CAL; M1084A2 truck, cargo, Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV); Resupply Vehicles (RSV); M1089A2 truck, wrecker, FMTV, cargo, FMTV, RSV; M1095 Trailer, cargo, FMTV 5 Ton; Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGRAS) Core Communication Management System (CCMS) in support of AN/VRC-90E and AN/VRC-92E; frequency-hopping radios; tool kits; test equipment; support equipment; technical documentation; spare parts; training; U.S. Government and contractor technical support; engineering and logistics support services; field office support; and elements of logistics/program support. The estimated total cost is $4.05 billion.

The proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4363081/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-in-the-united-states-high-mo

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided missile system

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 26-02

WASHINGTON, December 17, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of Tube-launched, optically tracked, Wire-guided missile system and related equipment for an estimated cost of $353 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

TECRO has requested to buy one thousand five hundred forty-five (1,545) tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) 2B BGM-71F-7-RF missiles; fourteen (14) TOW 2B BGM-71F-7-RF fly-to-buy lot acceptance missiles; and twenty-four (24) Improved Target Acquisition Systems. The following non-MDE items will also be included: lithium-Ion battery box; missile simulation rounds; ITAS High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) mounting kits; engineering and logistics support services; technical assistance; training; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $353 million.

The proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4363101/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-in-the-united-states-tube-la

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – Javelin Missile System

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 26-06

WASHINGTON, December 17, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of Javelin Missile System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $375 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

TECRO has requested to buy one thousand and fifty (1,050) Javelin FGM-148F missiles; ten (10) Javelin FGM-148F fly-to-buy lot acceptance missiles; and seventy (70) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU). The following non-MDE items will also be included: Javelin LwCLU basic skills trainers; missile simulation rounds; battery coolant units; interactive electronic technical manuals; Javelin operator manuals; lifecycle support; physical security inspection; spare parts; system integration and check out; technical assistance; tool kits; training; and other elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $375 million.

This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4363124/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-in-the-united-states-javelin

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – Harpoon Missile Repair Follow-on Support

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 26-07

WASHINGTON, December 17, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of Harpoon Missile Repair Follow-on Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $91.4 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

TECRO has requested to buy Harpoon radar seekers; return, repair and reshipment (RRR) of Naval Harpoon missiles; component parts and support equipment (SE); spare containers; personnel training and training equipment (both classified and unclassified); publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor technical support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is $91.4 million.

This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4363138/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-in-the-united-states-harpoon

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – ALTIUS-700M and ALTIUS-600 Systems

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Transmittal No. 26-09

WASHINGTON, December 17, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of ALTIUS-700M and ALTIUS-600 Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.1 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

TECRO has requested to buy the following non-MDE items: ALTIUS-700M system loitering munitions integrated with full-motion video and an infrared gimbal seeker/tracker as well as assured position, navigation, timing, and resilient communications systems, and an integrated warhead assembly with energetics and canisters; inert 700M systems for training use only; ALTIUS-600 intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems integrated with command and control radio, multi-constellation Global Navigation Satellite System module, electro-optical/long-wave infrared camera gimbal, and canister launchers; associated support; solid metal training rounds; spares; ALTIUS trailers; ground control systems; battery chargers; operator and maintenance training; operator, maintenance, and training manuals; technical manuals; maintenance tool kits and test sets; logistics and fielding support; testing support; technical assistance including engineering services; program management; transportation; site surveys; facility, logistics, and maintenance evaluations; quality assurance and de-processing team support; field service support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated cost is $1.1 billion.

This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4363162/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-in-the-united-states-altius
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

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Japan – Aegis Class Destroyer Support

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 26-10

WASHINGTON, December 16, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan for Aegis Class Destroyer Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $100.2 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Japan has requested to buy follow-on technical support of Aegis class destroyers, including Combat Systems Sea Qualification Trials (CSSQT); test and evaluation services; sustainment support and services; Aegis computer software updates; systems integration and testing, in-country and on-site engineering support; all necessary emergent engineering and technical support services; familiarization, operational support; system overhauls; system upgrades; on-the-job practical operations and maintenance; combat systems integration; development, testing, and installation of program patches; adaptation data and annual service agreements; fielding technical inquiries by the purchaser; operational integration and maintenance support; field service engineering; problem investigation; technical assistance; support solutions to technical problems arising from post-production; testing capabilities; supporting U.S. Government contractors and technical engineers; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $100.2 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific.

The proposed sale will improve Japan's capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring Japan Maritime Self Defense Force's (JMSDF) Aegis fleet remains ready to provide critical capabilities in the defense of Japan. Specifically, the requested CSSQT services will provide JSMDF with capability support that is vital to the effective and safe operations of the Aegis Combat Systems (ACS) suite. Japan continues to modernize its fleet to support Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) roles and special mission requirements. The JMSDF Aegis Fleet will fulfill Japan's mission goal of acquiring and maintaining their Aegis capable ships and will further enhance interoperability with the U.S. Navy, build upon a longstanding cooperative effort with the United States, and provide enhanced capability with a valued partner in a geographic region of critical importance to Japan and the U.S. Government. The Aegis destroyers in Japan's fleet afford greater flexibility and capability to counter regional threats and to enhance stability in the region. Japan currently operates Aegis ships, is proficient at using their evolving ballistic missile defense capability, and is effective at employing the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15J undersea warfare combat system for undersea surveillance and detection. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing these services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4361445/japan-aegis-class-destroyer-support

Lebanon – M1151A1 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-79

WASHINGTON, December 16, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lebanon of M1151A1 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $34.5 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Lebanon has requested to buy an additional ninety (90) M1151A1 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales case, valued at $12.26 million ($10.85 million in MDE), included fifty M1151A1 HMMWVs. This notification is for a combined total of one hundred forty HMMWVs. The following non-MDE items will also be included: RF-7850M-HH multiband handheld radio; Global Positioning System receiver; Quicklook electronic counter-countermeasures waveform; spare parts, repair parts, publications and technical documentation; training; U.S. Government and contractor engineering; technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $34.5 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that continues to be an important force for political and economic stability in the Middle East.

The proposed sale will provide a highly mobile and light combat vehicle capability enabling Lebanese Armed Forces to rapidly engage and defeat perimeter security threats and readily employ counter- and anti-terrorism measures. This acquisition will afford additional military-to-military tactics and operational training among the U.S. Army's and Lebanon's leadership and soldiers. Lebanon will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4361462/lebanon-m1151a1-high-mobility-multi-purpose-wheeled-vehicles
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

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Belgium – Hellfire Missiles

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-92

WASHINGTON, December 08, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Belgium of Hellfire missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $79 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Belgium has requested to buy up to two hundred forty (240) Hellfire missiles (AGM-114R2). The following non-MDE items will also be included: U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; support equipment; communications and training equipment; ammunition, spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; facility design; classified and unclassified publications; technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; studies and surveys; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $79 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve Belgium's combat capability for counterterrorism operations. Belgium is a long-time operator of several advanced air-to-ground munitions via its F-35 and F-16 programs. Belgium will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4354471/belgium-hellfire-missiles
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

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Lebanon – M1085A2 and M1078A2 Medium Tactical Vehicles

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-63

WASHINGTON, December 05, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lebanon of M1085A2 and M1078A2 Medium Tactical Vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $90.5 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Lebanon has requested to buy 5-ton M1085A2 Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTVs) without winch; 2.5-ton M1078A2 MTVs without winch; spare and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $90.5 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.

The proposed sale will improve Lebanon's capability to meet current and future threats by enabling Lebanese Armed Forces to rapidly engage and defeat perimeter security threats and readily employ counter and anti-terrorism measures. A highly mobile and medium tactical vehicle capability will enable additional military-to-military tactics and operational training between the United States and Lebanon. Lebanon will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4350902/lebanon-m1085a2-and-m1078a2-medium-tactical-vehicles

Denmark – Integrated Battle Command System with Indirect Fire Protection Capability

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-75

WASHINGTON, December 05, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark of Integrated Battle Command System with Indirect Fire Protection Capability and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.0 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Denmark has requested to buy twenty-four (24) All Up Round Magazine (AUR-M); eight (8 ) Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 launchers; two (2) Sentinel A4 radars and Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS); two (2) IBCS Engagement Operations Centers; two (2) IBCS Integrated Collaborative Environments; and six (6) IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network relays. The following non-Major Defense Equipment items will also be included: reload vehicles; communications equipment, including, but not limited to, AN/PSN-13A Defense Advanced Global Positioning System receivers, AN/PYQ-10A Simple Key Loaders, AN/VRC-92F radio sets, RT-1523F receiver-transmitters, AN/TPX-61 interrogator set, AN/TPX-57A(V)1 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) devices, KG-250X Inline Network Encryptors, and KIV-77 encryptors; tools and test equipment; support equipment; generators; publications and technical documentation; training equipment, including the Air Defense Reconfigurable Trainer; spare and repair parts; personnel training; Technical Assistance Field Team support; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services; Systems Integration and Checkout; field office support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is
$3.0 billion.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve Denmark's capability to meet current and future threats and enhance its interoperability with U.S. and other allied forces. It will also enhance Denmark's medium and long-range ground-based air defense capability. Denmark will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4351038/denmark-integrated-battle-command-system-with-indirect-fire-protection-capabili

Denmark – AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 26-05

WASHINGTON, December 05, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $730 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Denmark has requested to buy two hundred (200) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and three (3) AIM-120-C8 AMRAAM guidance sections. The following non-major defense equipment items will also be included: AMRAAM control sections, containers, and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapons software and support equipment; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; transportation support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $730 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve Denmark's capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring it has modern and capable air-to-air munitions. This sale will further advance the already high level of Danish Air Force interoperability with U.S. Joint Forces and other regional and NATO forces. Denmark will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4351295/denmark-aim-120c-8-advanced-medium-range-air-to-air-missiles

Italy – Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range

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Transmittal No. 26-11

WASHINGTON, December 05, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range and related equipment for an estimated cost of $301 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Italy has requested to buy one hundred (100) AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER). The following non-MDE items will also be included: JASSM classified test equipment and containers; KGV-135A encryption devices; spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapon system support and software; classified and unclassified software; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; transportation support; site surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $301 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve Italy's capability to meet current and future threats by providing stand-off capability via advanced, long-range strike systems for employment on Italian fighter aircraft, including but not limited to F-35 aircraft. Italy will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4351311/italy-joint-air-to-surface-standoff-missiles-with-extended-range

Republic of Korea – GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs-Increment I (SDB-I)

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Transmittal No. 25-111

WASHINGTON, December 05, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs-Increment I (SDB-I) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $111.8 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Republic of Korea has requested to buy an additional six hundred twenty-four (624) GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case, valued at $18.8 million ($15.4 million in major defense equipment (MDE)), included three hundred eighty-seven (387) GBU-39/B SDB-Is; aircraft components, spares, and accessories; explosive charges, devices, propellants, and components; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $111.8 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region.

This proposed sale will improve the Republic of Korea's capability to meet current and future threats by increasing its critical air defense capability to deter aggression in the region and to ensure interoperability with U.S. forces. The Republic of Korea already has GBU-39/B SDB-Is in its inventory and will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4351321/republic-of-korea-gbu-39b-small-diameter-bombs-increment-i-sdb-i
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

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Canada – Air Strike Weapons

Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-98

WASHINGTON, December 4, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of Air Strike Weapons and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.68 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Canada has requested to buy up to seven hundred fifty (750) GBU-39 practice bombs inert with fuzes; up to one hundred (100) GBU-39 Guided Test Vehicles (GTVs); up to one hundred (100) MK-82 inert filled bombs; up to two hundred twenty (220) 2,000-lb BLU-117 General Purpose (GP) bombs; up to one hundred forty-six (146) I-2000 penetrator warheads; up to three thousand four hundred fourteen (3,414) BLU-111 500-lb GP bombs; up to three thousand one hundred eight (3,108) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb Increment I (SDB-I) bombs; up to five thousand three hundred thirty-two (5,352) KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance sets; up to three hundred ninety-six (396) KMU-556 JDAM guidance sets; up to one hundred forty (140) KMU-557 JDAM guidance sets; up to two thousand four (2,004) GBU-53 SDBs – Increment II (SDB-II); and up to one hundred (100) GBU-53 SDB-II GTVs. The following non-MDE items will also be included: FMU-139 fuze systems; FMU-167 Hard Target Void Sensing Fuzes (HTVSF); DSU-38 laser illuminated target detectors for GBU-54; practice bombs; ammunition tools and special equipment; major and minor modifications equipment; spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapons and weapon support equipment; test equipment; training aids, devices, and spare parts; classified and unclassified software and software support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics personnel services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $2.68 billion.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the military capability of a NATO Ally that is an important force for ensuring political stability and economic progress and is a contributor to military, peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations around the world.

The proposed sale will improve Canada's credible defense capability to deter aggression in the region, ensure interoperability with U.S. forces, and strengthen Canada's ability to contribute to shared continental defense. Canada will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4348692/canada-air-strike-weapons
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

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Bahrain – F-16 Sustainment

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Transmittal No. 25-84

WASHINGTON, December 01, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bahrain of F-16 Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $445 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy aircraft components; missile containers; radar receiver component parts; guidance and control section spares; weapons system support; ground handling equipment; and instruments and lab equipment that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales case, valued at $47 million ($0 in major defense equipment), included major and minor modifications; Computer Program Identification Numbers (CPINs); aircraft maintenance support equipment; launcher spare parts and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; studies and surveys; transportation support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $445 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major non-NATO ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.

The proposed sale will improve Bahrain's capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force that can deter adversaries and provide the capability to participate in regional operations with the United States and other U.S. partner nations. Bahrain will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4345416/bahrain-f-16-sustainment

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement Program, Foreign Military Sales Order II Case

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Transmittal No. 25-77

WASHINGTON, December 01, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement Program, Foreign Military Sales Order II Case and related equipment for an estimated cost of $500 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (CLSSA) Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II case to requisition orders for centrally managed spares and repair parts. This case supports the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps' UH-60A/L/M Black Hawk utility helicopters; AH-64A/D/E Apache attack helicopters; CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters; Schweizer 333 helicopters; and Aerial Scout helicopters; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $500 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that contributes to political stability and economic progress in the Gulf region.

The proposed sale will enhance Saudi Arabia's ability to effectively maintain and operate their U.S.-procured helicopter fleet. This will allow better integration with U.S.-led coalitions and operate independently in support of U.S. interests and the security of U.S. forces in theater and is consistent with U.S. bilateral and multilateral defense plans in the Central Command region. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4345453/kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-cooperative-logistics-supply-support-arrangement-progra

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Blanket Order Training

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Transmittal No. 25-78

WASHINGTON, December 01, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of Blanket Order Training and related equipment for an estimated cost of $500 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy blanket order aviation training services for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps (RSLFAC) from the U.S. Army. The following non-MDE items will be included: initial through advanced rotary-wing flight and maintainer training for personnel of the (RSLFAC) under sponsorship of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). The training will be conducted by U.S. Army instructors on the AH-64E Apache, CH-47F Chinook, UH-72A Lakota, and UH-60L/M Black Hawk Helicopters. The estimated total cost is $500 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf Region.

The proposed sale will enhance Saudi Arabia's capability to meet current and future threats by providing initial through advanced aviation operator and maintainer training for the safe and professional operation of the RSLFAC's U.S.-procured helicopter fleet. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing the training into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4345481/kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-blanket-order-training
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

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United Kingdom – Navy Multiband Terminals

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Transmittal No. 25-95

WASHINGTON, November 24, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom of Navy Multiband Terminals and related equipment for an estimated cost of $200 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy an additional six (6) Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Navy Multiband Terminals (NMT) that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case, valued at $41.02 million ($14.63 million in MDE), included two (2) AEHF NMTs. This notification is for a combined total of eight (8 ) AEHF NMTs. The following non-MDE items will also be included: KGV-136R communications security devices; communications equipment; submarine high data rate masts; ancillary equipment; containers; integration and test support; spare and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $200 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a key NATO Ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve the United Kingdom's capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring communications interoperability. The United Kingdom will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The UK Royal Navy will install the NMT system aboard Dreadnought submarines to enable AEHF satellite communications to Royal Navy and Minister of Defence shore sites,
ships, and submarines in a non-contested threat environment.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4341361/united-kingdom-navy-multiband-terminals
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

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Japan – Munitions

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Transmittal No. 25-85

WASHINGTON, November 19, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan for munitions and related equipment for an estimated cost of $82 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Japan has requested to buy up to twenty-eight (28) GBU-53 Small Diameter Bombs-Increment II (SDB-II) all-up-rounds (AURs) that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales case was valued at $81.04 million ($14.81 million in major defense equipment (MDE)). This notification is for a combined total of up to one-hundred-twenty (120) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs-Increment I (SDB-I); twenty-eight (28) GBU-53 SDB-IIs (AURs); thirty (30) KMU-556 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) tail kits for GBU-31; twenty (20) KMU-559 JDAM tail kits for GBU-32; twenty-four (24) KMU-572 JDAM tail kits for GBU-38; twenty-four (24) MK-82 500 lb general purpose (GP) bombs; thirty (30) MK-84 2,000 lb GP bombs; and twenty-one (21) BLU-110 1,000 lb GP bombs. The following non-MDE will also be included: FMU-139 joint programmable fuzes; DSU-38 laser sensors; practice bombs and bomb components; weapons and weapon support equipment; major modifications and maintenance support; training aids, devices, and spare parts; spare and repair parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; classified software delivery and support; classified publications and technical documentation; transportation support; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $82 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region.

The proposed sale will improve Japan's capability to meet current and future threats by providing stand-off capability via advanced, long-range strike systems for employment on Japan Air Self-Defense Force fighter aircraft. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4337497/japan-munitions

India – Excalibur Projectiles

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Transmittal No. 25-107

WASHINGTON, November 19, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Excalibur Projectiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $47.1 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of India has requested to buy up to two hundred sixteen (216) M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles. The following non-MDE items will also be included: ancillary items; Portable Electronic Fire Control Systems (PEFCS) with Improved Platform Integration Kit (iPIK); primers; propellant charges; U.S. Government technical assistance; technical data; repair and return services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $47.1 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defense partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions.

The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats by providing precision capability equipment, which will increase first strike accuracy in its brigades. India will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4337518/india-excalibur-projectiles

India – Javelin Missile System

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Transmittal No. 25-110

WASHINGTON, November 19, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Javelin Missile System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $45.7 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of India has requested to buy one hundred (100) FGM-148 Javelin rounds; one (1) Javelin FGM-148 missile, fly-to-buy; and twenty-five (25) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU) or Javelin Block 1 Command Launch Units (CLU). The following non-major defense equipment items will also be included: Javelin LwCLU or CLU Basic Skills Trainers; missile simulation rounds; battery coolant unit; interactive electronic technical manual; Javelin operator manuals; lifecycle support; physical security inspection; spare parts; system integration and check out; Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) technical assistance; Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office technical assistance; tool kits; training; Block 1 CLU refurbishment services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $45.7 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defense partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions.

The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats. India will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4337533/india-javelin-missile-system
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

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Ukraine – PATRIOT Air Defense System Sustainment

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Transmittal No. 25-91

WASHINGTON, November 18, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of PATRIOT Air Defense System Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $105 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy sustainment related articles and services for the PATRIOT air defense system, including the upgrade of M901 launchers to M903 configuration; classified and unclassified prescribed load lists and authorized stockage lists for ground support equipment; other necessary services, ancillaries, spare parts, support, training, and accessories; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $105 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve Ukraine's ability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions with a more robust local sustainment capability. Ukraine will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4334941/ukraine-patriot-air-defense-system-sustainment
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

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Germany – Standard Missile 6 Block I and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC

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Transmittal No. 25-74

WASHINGTON, November 14, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of Standard Missile 6 Block I and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Germany has requested to buy up to one hundred seventy three (173) Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles and up to five hundred seventy seven (577) Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC missiles, along with the non-MDE inclusion of MK 21 and MK 13 Vertical Launch System (VLS) missile transport, storage and launch canisters into which are installed SM-6 Block I and SM-2 Block IIIC missiles, respectively. The following additional non-MDE items will also be included: MK 21 Mod 3 Vertical Launch System (VLS) canisters; MK 13 Mod 1 VLS canisters; missile and support test equipment component parts; engineering, integration, and test (EI&T) materiel and support required to produce SM-6 Block I and SM-2 Block IIIC missiles; special test and handling equipment; training and training equipment aids; technical publications data; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; related studies and analysis support; and product life cycle sustainment support. The total estimated cost is $3.5 billion.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve Germany's capability to meet current and future threats by providing integrated air and missile defense capabilities deployable from their future Aegis Weapon System equipped F127 class surface combatants, bolstering Germany's capacity to present a credible deterrence to regional strategic competitors. The proposed sale will also improve Germany's ability to operate alongside U.S. and Allied naval forces in facing a full spectrum of maritime threats. Germany will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4332014/germany-standard-missile-6-block-i-and-standard-missile-2-block-iiic

Iraq – Country Wide Repeater System

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Transmittal No. 25-05

WASHINGTON, November 13, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq of Country Wide Repeater System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Iraq has requested to buy Radio Access Points (RAP), handheld dismounted radios; radio base station systems; radio repeater systems; very high frequency vehicular radio systems; WiMax systems; intermediate power amplifier base station systems; intermediate power amplifier vehicular systems; Very Small Aperture Terminals; installation materials and kits; routers; switches; shelters; solar equipment; cameras and spare parts; personnel training and training equipment; studies and surveys; Contractor Logistics Support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support; repeater systems and installation kits; high-capacity line of sight systems; RAP infrastructure (shelter, solar, camera, and air conditioner); and IT components (router, switch, and rack) to support a Country Wide Repeater System; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $100 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner.

The proposed sale will improve Iraq's critical command-and-control capabilities, bolstering its defense against regional threats. This strengthens Iraq's ability to protect its borders, energy infrastructure, and residents, while advancing U.S. security interests. Iraq will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4330710/iraq-country-wide-repeater-system

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – Non-Standard Spare and Repair Parts

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Transmittal No. 25-73

WASHINGTON, November 13, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of Non-Standard Spare and Repair Parts and related equipment for an estimated cost of $330 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United (TECRO) has requested to buy non-standard components, spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support for F-16, C-130, and Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF) aircraft; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $330 million.

The proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient's continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region.

The proposed sale will improve the recipient's capability to meet current and future threats by maintaining the operational readiness of the recipient's fleet of F-16, C-130, and IDF aircraft. The recipient will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4330755/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-in-the-united-states-non-sta
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

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Denmark – AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles

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Transmittal No. 25-80

WASHINGTON, November 12, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark of AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $318.4 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Denmark has requested to buy up to three-hundred forty (340) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles and up to thirty-four (34) AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units. The following non-MDE items will also be included: training aids; weapon software; training; support equipment; spare and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; transportation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated cost is $318.4 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve Denmark's capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring its aviation forces' interoperability with the United States and other allied forces as well as their ability to contribute to missions of mutual interest. Denmark currently operates the AIM-9X missile system with F-35A aircraft and ground-based air defense and will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4329708/denmark-aim-9x-block-ii-tactical-missiles
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

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Singapore – Ebbing Air National Guard Base Construction Services

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Transmittal No. 25-49

WASHINGTON, October 31, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Singapore of Ebbing Air National Guard Base Facilities Construction Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $353 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.

The Government of Singapore has requested to buy construction services at Ebbing Air National Guard Base and other related elements of logistics and program support that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case, valued at $27 million ($0 in MDE), included U.S. government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $353 million.

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https://www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/Major-Arms-Sales/Article-Display/Article/4327329/singapore-ebbing-air-national-guard-base-construction-services
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.